Quilting-frame.



V. D. LEMONS.

QUILTING FRAME.

APPLlCATION FILED MAR. 20, 1915.

1,212,516. Patented Jan. 16,1917.

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VALLIE D. LEMONS, OF PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI.

QUILTING-FRAME.

Application filed March 20, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, VALLm DUNCAN LEMONS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Pontotoc, in the county of Pontotoc and State of Mississippi, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Quilting-Frames, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in quilting frames and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character especially designed and adapted for use in connection with sewing machines, and it is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved device of this general character including a carrier capable of movement independently of its supports, whereby the device may be employed with greater convenience and facility.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my im- 4 proved quilting frame whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device is rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, all as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of the invention will hereinafter be definitely claimedf In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a view in perspective of a quilting frame constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention and in operative assemblage; Fig. 2 is a somewhat diagrammatic view illustrating an initial position of the rolls comprised herein; Fig. 3 is a fragmentary enlarged View in perspective of an extremity of one of the rolls; and Fig. 4c is a fragmentary view in perspective, illustrating a detail of my invention as herein embodied relating to the tensioning means.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, 1-l denote rolls of predetermined dimensions having their opposite extremities provided with the trunnions 2, for a purpose to be hereinafter more particularly referred to. Secured longitudinally of each of the rolls is a flexible strip 3 to which is adapted to be secured, preferably bybast- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 1a, 191?.

Serial No. 15,923.

ing, the lining fabric of the quilt to be produced.

The rolls 1 are initially positioned so that the lining L may lie smoothly after which the filler B of batting is properly placed thereon and the top T positioned above the batting, said top T and batting B being suitably secured to the lining L, preferably by basting. After this has been done, the rolls 1 are preferably rolled inwardly, as indicated by the arrows in Fig. 2 of the accompanying drawings, to substantially the transverse center of the lining L and the quilt is then disposed under the machine. While it is not essential that the rolls 1 be rolled inwardly, this method is preferred in order to assure the quilt properly engaging the table of a sewing machine.

The trunnions 2 of the adjacent extremities of the rolls 1 are adapted to be inserted within the tubular members 4 projecting inwardly from and at right angles to the end portions of a cross bar 5, said trunnions being maintained against displacement through the medium of the conventional set screws 6 threaded through the tubular members 4L and adapted to coact in a conventional manner with said trunnions 2. The cross bar 5 is secured at substantially its longitudinal center to the lower extremity of a stem of the member 7 which is substantially in the form of an inverted V, the opposite stem of said member being adapted to telescopically engage the upper extremity of the tubular standard 8.

It will be readily appreciated that the bars 5 together with the tubular members 4 and the rolls 1 afiord what might be broadly termed a carrier, and it is to be further noted that the members 7 possess inherent resiliency whereby the particular form thereof permits longitudinal movement of the carrier independently of the standards 8. This in practice is of especial importance as it permits a separate movement of the carrier during the sewing operation, particularly in properly positioning the fabric relative to the needle of a sewing machine in the event it be necessary to return the fabric at a point intermediate the length of a row of stitches, and also to facilitate the initial insertion of the fabric beneath the needle. This arrangement also readily permits a row of stitching to be extended entirely across the fabric. In use it will be understood that the standards 8 are posi;

tioned in front and rearwardly of the sewing machine table and alined transversely of the material to be sewed. It will also be appreciated that the resiliency of the members 7 will permit a row of stitching to be irregular if so desired. The lower extremity of each of the standards 8 is provided with oppositely directed arms or legs 9 having mounted at their free or outer extremities the caster wheels 10 whereby the device as a whole may be vproperly moved relative to a sewing machine. It is also to be observed that the member 7 may be adjustably supported relative to the standards 8 through the medium of the set screws 11 or the like threaded through the standard adj a'cent its upper extremity and adapted to coac't with the telescoping stem of the member 7.

The trunnions 2 are adapted to project entirely through the tubular members '4: and their free end portions are angular in cross section so that an operating crank may be readily engaged therewith in order to wind or unwind the quilt upon the rolls, as the occasion may require. It is to be understood that the screws 6 are adjusted out of contact with the trunnions 2 during this operation.

Secured to each of the cross bars 5 is a retractable member 14 preferably consisting of an elastic strip, to which is secured a grab or securing member 12 adapted to be engaged with the quilt, when the rolls are operatively engaged with the cross bars 5 in order to maintain said quilt taut so as to expedite the use of the device. It is to be noted that the inner end portion of the member 1a is mounted upon the member 7 which assures the member 14 having a fixed position relative to the cross bar 5. As is particularly illustrated in Fig. 4:, it will be observed that the member 7 is threaded through the member 14.

From. the foregoing description, it is larly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without material departure from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice.

I claim:

A device of the character described comprising uprights having their upper end portions tubular, said uprights being movable upon the surface supporting the same, an inverted V-shaped member coacting with each of the uprights, said member being resilient, one stem thereof being'oteles'copically engaged with the upright, a cross bar secured to the lower end of the second stem, and rollers provided with engaging means and rotatably supported by the cross bars.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

VALLIE D. LEMONS.

l/Vitnesses:

J. J. HENDERSON, W. H. lVoon.

Gopieis of this patent ma be obtainekl for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. CL? 

